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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.36, 97.62 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.36, 97.62 and 54.45 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.36 : 97.62 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.36/97.62 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.36x = 97.62 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.36x = 5,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,315.41/65.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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